You're doing everything right.
And somehow it still feels hard.
Early parenthood isn't what anyone prepares you for. The books stop at birth, the hospital sends you home, and suddenly you're responsible for this tiny, miraculous, endlessly confusing human being โ with limited sleep, a body in recovery, and a mental load that feels infinite.
You are not failing. You are navigating one of the most significant transitions of your life, often with far less support than you deserve.
The More Than Milk Nurturing Day Retreat exists to change that โ for one entire, held, restorative day.
"There is something quietly revolutionary about a room full of new parents who have collectively decided: today, I choose to show up for myself."
Dr Emily Amos
Everything you need. Beautifully held.
This isn't a lecture. It isn't a playgroup. It's a thoughtfully designed full day that weaves together clinical expertise, peer connection and genuine restoration.
One-on-one consult with Dr Emily
A private, unrushed consultation with Dr Amos โ your personal GP and lactation consultant โ to address exactly what you're navigating right now.
Tailored group education
Evidence-based content on feeding, sleep, infant development and postnatal wellbeing, led by Dr Emily herself โ not a handout, not a slideshow. A real conversation.
Genuine peer connection
Meet other parents in the same season of life. The relationships formed at these retreats often outlast the day itself โ because there's nothing quite like being truly understood.
Lunch & nourishment all day
A beautifully prepared lunch and snacks throughout the day โ because nourishing yourself is part of what this retreat is about, and it starts the moment you arrive.
A relaxing massage
Because your body has been through something extraordinary. A restorative massage is woven into the day as a reminder that care for yourself is not optional โ it is essential.
Dedicated parent helper all day
Our dedicated parent helper is with you all day โ so you can be present in the room, knowing your baby is in gentle, capable hands right beside you.
Evidence-based knowledge, meaningful connections, and a renewed trust in yourself as a parent.
Dr Emily Amos
Dr Emily is a General Practitioner, Board Certified Lactation Consultant and registered meditation teacher who has spent her career at the intersection of medicine, mindfulness and human flourishing.
She created More Than Milk after seeing the same pattern repeat itself in her clinic: parents who were doing everything right, and still feeling like they were failing. Not because they lacked effort or love โ but because they lacked the right information, and someone to truly trust.
Where
Bundle Womens' Health
109 Tanti Ave, Mornington VIC
Bundle Womens' Health is a beautifully curated women's and postnatal health clinic in the heart of Mornington โ a space built intentionally for exactly this kind of gathering. Warm, welcoming and entirely without clinical anxiety.
Visit bundlewomenshealth.com.auWho it's for
This retreat is for new parents in the fourth trimester and beyond โ whether you're thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between. You do not need to be in crisis to deserve a day like this.
- New mums navigating the early weeks and months
- Parents with breastfeeding questions or concerns
- Anyone who feels isolated or overwhelmed
- Parents who simply want a day of real support
- Babies are welcome โ our parent helper is there all day
Frequently asked questions.
Can I bring my baby?
Yes โ babies are absolutely welcome, and expected. Our dedicated parent helper is present all day to support you and your baby, so you can be fully present in the room.
How do I register?
Simply click the enquiry button on this page โ it will open a pre-filled email to Netanya at Bundle Womens' Health, who handles all retreat bookings. She'll be in touch within 3 business days.
How many parents attend?
These retreats are capped at 4 parent and baby pairs โ intentionally small so that Dr Emily can provide genuine individual care and attention to every family in the room. You will not be lost in a crowd.
Do I need to prepare anything?
Just yourself and your baby. Lunch and snacks are provided, and everything else is taken care of. Come as you are โ that's entirely enough.
Pricing & Medicare rebates.
The retreat is billed as a dyad (mother and baby together) and attracts a Medicare rebate. Your out-of-pocket cost will depend on whether you have reached your Extended Medicare Safety Net (ESMN) threshold for the calendar year. If you have reached your ESMN, the ESMN rebate is paid in addition to your standard Medicare rebate โ this is reflected in the figures below.
| Mother | Baby | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Medicare rebate | โ$202.65 | โ$202.65 |
| Out of pocket | $597.35 | $597.35 |
| Mother | Baby | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Medicare rebate | โ$202.65 | โ$202.65 |
| ESMN rebate | โ$477.88 | โ$477.88 |
| Out of pocket | $119.47 | $119.47 |
The Extended Medicare Safety Net (ESMN) is a government threshold that, once reached in a calendar year, significantly increases your Medicare rebate. If you are unsure whether you have reached your ESMN, you can check via your Medicare online account or contact Services Australia on 132 011.
2026 ESMN Thresholds
You only receive the additional ESMN rebate after your total out-of-pocket costs for the year exceed your applicable threshold:
- Concessional / FTB Part A: $861.20
- General: $2,699.10
I created More Than Milk because I kept seeing the same thing in my clinic: parents who were doing everything right and still feeling like they were failing. Everything I offer is designed to close the confidence gap.
Dr Emily AmosToday is a good day to show up for yourself.
Places at the More Than Milk Nurturing Day Retreat are limited by design. Register your interest today and Netanya at Bundle Womens' Health will be in touch with upcoming dates and details.
